UFO Magazine Annual 1965

Magazine Overview

This document is the "UFO MAGAZINE ANNUAL 1965," edited by Rick R. Hilberg and published by UFO Magazine Publications in Cleveland, Ohio, in May 1965. It is presented as a compilation of UFO sightings and related events from the "Flying Saucer Flap of 1964," with a subtitle indicating that May 1965 might bring more of the same.

Key Articles and Reports

The Flying Saucer Flap of 1964 - January

This section details several sightings from January 1964. Two reports from Rhinelander, Wisconsin, describe "bright objects" sighted by residents and reported to the sheriff's office, which then notified civil defense authorities at the city-county, state, and national levels. Vince Rosselli reported an object moving north to south that appeared to come to earth. William Kussman reported a bright object moving westerly. A mail truck driver also reported a bright object near the Oneida-Forest county line. A Crandon, Wisconsin, woman reported seeing an object similar to those seen in the Monico area around Christmas. Mrs. Frank Bartz reported a bright red object crossing the sky near Crandon. The "Morgan Family Watches Bright Object Plummet Into Mountain" report from Stoddard, Utah, describes a "red streak like a jet" seen by the Barnes family, which they initially thought was a jet airplane on fire but later described as a flaming tail following a ball of fire. An investigation by plane was conducted. In Trenton, New Jersey, three youngsters reported a strange moving light over the Slackwood area that appeared to have landed in a wooded area, described as resembling a shooting star. Police searched the area with searchlights.

The Flying Saucer Flap of 1964 - February

This section covers February 1964 sightings. The "Mystery Fireball Seen Streaking Through Sky" report details sightings by at least three local residents in the Pacific Northwest, including pilot David Lindsay and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Molstrom. The object was described as a white light with a light green tinge, about the size of a basketball, and appeared to melt rather than break into pieces. An "Object Falls To Earth, Many Report" article describes a brilliant object seen plummeting to earth near Marshfield, Wisconsin. Witnesses described it as "very large and bright." The State Highway Patrol and local police received multiple reports. Mike Engle described it as a brilliant blue plunging straight down. John Dressendorfer reported his car's interior being lit up by a brilliant, steady light. The "UFO Glows In Del Norte Area" report from California describes a glowing object seen over the foothills of Crescent City and on the beach area. Fishermen attempted to use a flashlight on it, and it fled.

UFO Sighted In Three Areas (Del Norte County, California)

This report details an unidentified flying object sighted in Del Norte County, California, reported to the sheriff's office and the FAA. Witnesses described it as glowing and changing color from orange to gold to white, with a long tail. Attempts to use lights on the UFO caused it to speed off. Further reports placed the object over the foothills and in the Cave Junction area.

Area Residents Report Sighting Flying Object (Kalmath Falls, Oregon)

Reports from Kalmath Falls, Oregon, describe a flying object seen early Monday evening. Witnesses reported a light moving slowly with a streak behind it, which came to a cloud and disappeared. Another report mentioned an object five miles west of Kalmath Falls that appeared to explode. Two carloads of people en route from Kalmath Falls to Malin saw a "brilliant cone-shaped object" with a "bright vapor trail." Another report described a triangular object with a long trail. Kingsley Field reported no jet planes were active during the sighting times.

Valley Residents Also Saw UFO (Rogue Valley, Oregon)

This section reports that the unidentified flying object seen over south central Oregon was also seen by Rogue Valley residents. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hoskins described it as a "blossom like" explosion. Nicki and Steve VanDewalker described it as round and flat and glowing. Several Kalmath Falls residents also reported sightings, and the Air Force at Kingsley Field confirmed no planes were in the air. The article notes that later reports dismissed these sightings as rockets from Vandenberg AFB, but the descriptions did not match rockets.

The Flying Saucer Flap of 1964 - March-April

This section covers March-April 1964. "Pilots See Mystery Blast Over Atlantic" reports two jet liner pilots sighting an object explode with a tremendous flash high over the Atlantic, leaving trails of white smoke. Capt. E. D. Morrison and Capt. R. A. Bottos provided descriptions. "Widely Separated Residents Report Firey Sky Object" details two residents in western Nevada County reporting a flaming object in the northern sky, one described as an airplane and the other as a blue flaming object believed to be a meteorite. The "N. M. Officer Reports 'Unidentified Object'" report from Socorro, New Mexico, features Socorro policeman Lonnie Zamora's account of seeing an egg-shaped object on the desert. He described it as shiny, aluminum-like, and flying away slowly. Investigating officers found a burned bush and small depressions. A "Flying Object Swooped Out of Sky Toward Car" report from Albuquerque, New Mexico, describes state police being told by two men about a strange flying object that came straight toward their car, emitting a jet stream of blue flame.

Flying Object Visits Region (New Mexico)

A team of investigators from Kirtland Air Force Base, Washington D.C., and the FBI were expected to investigate two reported sightings in New Mexico. Capt. Martin Vigil of the State Police referred to the second sighting, noting the ground was still smoldering 20 hours later and that footprints resembling mountain lion tracks were found. Orlando Gallegos of Santa Fe reported seeing a bright object sitting on the ground, described as a "bright metal without windows," egg-shaped, and resembling a large butane tank. The ground was still smoldering the next morning. Investigations at both Socorro and La Madera sites found similar evidence, including smoldering ground and depressions. "Flying Bathtub Seen By Motorist" describes George Mitroplis of Albuquerque seeing an object described as an upside-down bathtub, glowing and making noise like muffled jets.

The Flying Saucer Flap of 1964 - May

This section covers May 1964. The "UFO Report Near Hays" details a Fort Hays State College couple sighting a glowing object west of Hays, described as large and bright, flying parallel to the highway. The "Unidentified Flying Object Over Valley" report from King City, California, mentions a highway patrol officer sighting a "bright red after-flame" object flying at about 20,000 feet at terrific speed. "Two More Sightings Of UFO Are Reported" covers sightings in North Lawrence and Wooster-Smithville areas. Steve Toth reported a UFO as a ball of deep red-orange light hovering and then moving. Mrs. Marvin Veigel and her family saw two bright lights, described as not being an airplane. Mrs. Frank Brakefield reported a UFO making a landing in a field. Another report mentioned a similar object seen hovering for 45 minutes to an hour.

UFO Spotted By Industry Woman (Pennsylvania)

An unidentified flying object was reported in the sky west of Industry, Pennsylvania, by Mrs. Helen Jones and her son. They described it as oval, with lighted windows, bright orange in color, and rotating continually. It made no noise and did not appear to have wings.

UFO Spotted By Youth At Stockbridge? (Michigan)

A Stockbridge youth, Roger Nye, reported an unidentified flying object flashing across the sky, brighter than a star, which split apart and disappeared. His mother also saw a similar object.

The Link

This section, written by Allen Greenfield, discusses a feeling among some UFOlogists that UFO phenomena are linked to natural catastrophes. It mentions research by Japan's leading UFOlogists from the Cosmic Brotherhood Association (CBA), who have attempted to contact UFOs. The article notes that CBA's findings were often dismissed in the West due to language barriers and the style of their publications, but suggests that their work links UFOs to natural catastrophic events.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on UFO sightings as factual events, often quoting witnesses directly and detailing the circumstances of their observations. The tone is generally serious, presenting these events as phenomena worthy of investigation and public awareness. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards UFO reports, encouraging readers to submit their own sightings. The compilation of numerous reports from different regions and time periods within 1964 suggests an effort to document a significant wave of UFO activity. The inclusion of "The Link" article indicates an interest in exploring broader theories and connections related to UFO phenomena, even those originating from international research.

This issue of "UFO Report" delves into the intriguing relationship between UFO sightings and seismic events, alongside explorations into antigravity theories and the debunking of a notable UFO photograph. The publication aims to bring attention to these phenomena for North American investigators.

UFO-Earthquake Connection

The issue begins by examining historical accounts of UFOs appearing around the time of earthquakes, dating back to 1816 in Great Britain. Subsequent reports from Hartford, England, Nicosia, Cyprus, and Mansfield, England, detail sightings of unusual aerial objects coinciding with seismic activity. A significant portion of the article is dedicated to a list compiled by CBA (presumably a research group) of UFO-earthquake incidents from 1960. This list includes numerous occurrences, particularly in Japan, which is noted as an area with both high earthquake activity and significant UFO interest. The author suggests that while some associations might be coincidental due to the time lag or geographical distance, the overall evidence points to a genuine relationship.

Two primary questions are posed regarding this connection: Do UFOs show interest in earthquakes and the resulting fluctuations in terrestrial magnetism? Or do UFOs actually cause earthquakes? The latter question is acknowledged as having uncomfortable implications. The author speculates that UFOs might be observing human reactions to disasters, but also suggests that the connection is likely more direct than mere coincidence.

Further inferences are drawn from the CBA article regarding other potential UFO relationships, such as with airline disasters and unusual aerial phenomena like ball lightning, though these are not explored in great detail.

The Orville Photo Hoax

A significant section of the magazine addresses the "Orville Photo Hoax." The story begins with Patrolman Tim Lindquist of Montrose capturing a photograph on a Sunday that, upon development, revealed a small, unidentified object in the negative. This speck was enlarged, revealing an object with definite markings, leading to speculation about it being a UFO.

The article details how the "Ufology Rountable" radio program, hosted by Harv Morgan, became involved. The photograph was sent anonymously to the station, postmarked "Orville, Ohio." Despite initial efforts to identify the source, no one came forward. The Courier-Crescent newspaper in Orville published the photo, but still, silence prevailed.

NICAP and the Cleveland UFOlogy Project also became interested, with NICAP's photographic authority deeming it a fake. Investigations by Gary Davis and members of FSIC of Akron eventually led to two young men in Orville admitting to taking and mailing the picture. The article recounts the boys' admission of having attempted hoaxes before, though they claimed this particular photo was genuine. Parents, however, did not believe them.

A reputable detective agency examined the original negative, finding over one hundred small scratch marks and the letters "USA," "UO," and "AF" scratched into the sky area, suggesting an attempt to erase a tassel from a corn stalk below the object. The agency's photographic expert determined that a lens of 67mm to 80mm was used, and the object itself was only 18 inches in diameter. The boys later admitted to making an 18-inch model. The moral drawn is a warning against deceiving UFOlogists who approach the subject scientifically.

Antigravity Theories and Lunar UFOs

The issue then shifts to more speculative topics, exploring the concept of antigravity and its potential connection to UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. One article, "Nature's Antigravity 'Devices'," by Rev. Guy J. Cyr, S.M., posits that human inventions are often discoveries of natural principles. It suggests that antigravity might be harnessed from natural phenomena, drawing parallels to the invention of the sailboat from observing wind.

The author discusses the electrical motor as an example of a long-delayed discovery of a natural force. He then turns to gravity, describing it as a universal force whose workings are not fully understood. The article suggests that a breakthrough in understanding antigravity might come from studying natural "devices" that master gravity.

Specific hypotheses are presented, including the idea that chloroplasts in plants might defy gravity through adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The concept of "negative geotropism" in plants is also mentioned as a potential mechanism for generating antigravity. The author references neoscientific experiments by Dr. Andrew Puharich and Dr. Nandor Fodor, suggesting that phenomena like poltergeistism, apportism, and teleportation might be physical events related to gravitational fields and the transformation of mass into energy.

Another section, "Crystals Excited in Vacuo Yield Antigravitons," discusses laboratory experiments, such as those by Viennese physicist Felix Ehrenhaft, where graphite particles rose in a vacuum when exposed to light, suggesting antigravity effects. The conditions common to these manifestations are identified as crystals, extrinsic energization, and vacuity.

The article "Selenites Harnessed Antigravity Years Ago" proposes that extraterrestrial intelligences on the Moon (Selenites) may have already mastered antigravity. It suggests that the lunar environment, with its vacuum and lower gravitational field (g/6), would make antigravity effects more detectable and harnessable. The "fibrous material" of the lunar crust is theorized to interact with solar radiation or cosmic particles to cause levitation. The author references observations of "gigantic spaceships" in geometric formations on the Moon and suggests that the Selenites may have discovered how to use natural phenomena, possibly related to piezoelectricity or electromagnetic fields, to achieve antigravity propulsion.

Further speculation involves the potential for sound as "fuel" for propulsion, drawing on the theories of Nikola Tesla. The article suggests that astronauts exploring the lunar surface might accidentally rediscover these principles. The author also mentions the possibility of natural photocells on the Moon acting as antigravitational devices.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the interconnectedness of unexplained aerial phenomena with natural events like earthquakes, the scientific investigation into antigravity and its potential extraterrestrial applications, and the critical examination of UFO evidence, including the debunking of hoaxes. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded scientific inquiry, encouraging readers to study reliable sources and avoid prejudice when considering these complex subjects. There is a clear emphasis on rigorous investigation and the potential for groundbreaking discoveries in the field of Ufology and related sciences.